What is the current flow on West Branch?
West Branch is currently flowing at 47 cfs at USGS gauge 01434498 as of Oct 2, 4:15 PM UTC.
West Branch at Claryville Water Level, Temperature & Fishing Conditions
Water level (gauge height) · Live from USGS
6.10 ft
Flow 47 cfs · Water temp 58.5°F (14.7°C) · Near typical for this date · as of Oct 2, 4:15 PM UTC
Today's fishing outlook
Good conditions for fishing
Flow near typical for this date · stable pressure · high wind, clear skies · 58°F warming
Flow is 47 cfs — near typical for this date (typical median: 29 cfs).
Flow
47 cfs
Gauge Height
6.10 ft
Water Temp
58.5°F (14.7°C)
7-Day Flow Trend
Flow has fallen 77% over the past three days.
Water Temperature
58.5°F (14.7°C) · as of Oct 2, 4:15 PM UTC
Water temperature has held steady over the past week.
About This Gauge
USGS 01434498 is a public stream gauge on West Branch in New York. Waderly uses this page as the canonical landing page for flow, water level, and fishing-condition checks on this water. There are 8 nearby gauges linked from this page for watershed context.
3-Day Weather Outlook
Today
Rain showers
79° / 60°F
Precip: 0.05 in · Wind: 9 mph
Sat, Oct 3
Overcast
64° / 45°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 6 mph
Sun, Oct 4
Overcast
60° / 44°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 7 mph
Waderly combines real-time USGS stream gauges with weather, barometric pressure trends, and solunar activity so you know what the water is doing before you go. The "typical" comparison above is an approximation based on the historical daily median flow for this date at this gauge.
Nearby Gauges
- EAST BRANCH NEVERSINK RIVER NEAR CLARYVILLE NY · 1.8 mi
- NEVERSINK RIVER NEAR CLARYVILLE NY · 2.2 mi
- SPRING AT E BR NEVERSINK RVR NV14 AT LADLETON NY · 2.4 mi
- TRIB TO E BR NEVERSINK RIVER NV13 AT LADLETON NY · 2.4 mi
- WEST BR NEVERSINK RIVER NR CLARYVILLE NY · 2.7 mi
- TRIB TO FALL BROOK NV30 NEAR CLARYVILLE NY · 3.2 mi
- TRIB TO FALL BROOK NV29 NEAR CLARYVILLE NY · 3.4 mi
- TRIB TO E BR NEVERSINK RVR NV15 AT RED HILL NY · 3.6 mi
Frequently Asked Questions
Is West Branch above or below normal right now?
West Branch is near typical for this date. The current flow is 47 cfs, compared with a typical median of 29 cfs for this date.
What is the water temperature on West Branch?
The latest reported water temperature on West Branch is 58.5°F (14.7°C) as of Oct 2, 4:15 PM UTC.
What other gauges should I check near West Branch?
Nearby gauges worth checking include EAST BRANCH NEVERSINK RIVER NEAR CLARYVILLE NY (1.8 miles away), NEVERSINK RIVER NEAR CLARYVILLE NY (2.2 miles away), SPRING AT E BR NEVERSINK RVR NV14 AT LADLETON NY (2.4 miles away). Comparing nearby gauges helps confirm whether conditions are changing upstream or across the watershed.
What is the weather outlook for West Branch?
The forecast for today near West Branch is rain showers, with temperatures around 79°F and precipitation near 0.05 inches.
Is West Branch good for fishing today?
Conditions rate Good right now: Flow near typical for this date · stable pressure · high wind, clear skies · 58°F warming. This assessment combines current flow vs. seasonal norms, barometric pressure trend, weather, and water temperature for the target species.
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